Laura Maness
About Laura Maness
Laura Maness is a board member at multiple organizations and the Global CEO of Grey, recognized for her leadership in sustainability and marketing.
Company Affiliations
Laura Maness is associated with multiple organizations in various capacities. She is currently serving as the Global CEO at Grey since 2022. She is also involved with the Tory Burch Foundation and B Lab U.S. & Canada as a Board Member. Additionally, Laura is a ForbesWomen Forum Member and Co-Chair at 50/50 Women on Boards. Her board memberships extend to Alembic Technologies, Inc. in San Francisco, Loyola University Chicago, ACT Responsible, and 4A's.
Title and Roles
Laura Maness holds several prominent titles in her professional journey. She is the Global CEO of Grey, a board member of multiple organizations including Tory Burch Foundation, B Lab U.S. & Canada, Alembic Technologies, Inc., Loyola University Chicago, ACT Responsible, and 4A's. She also co-chairs the New York chapter of 50/50 Women on Boards and is a founding member of Chief.
Education and Certifications
Laura Maness has pursued an extensive academic and professional education. She obtained a BA in Marketing, Communications, and Advertising from Loyola University Chicago, studying from 1995 to 1999. She attended Hyper Island Master Class in 2011. Her recent educational achievements include a Certificate of Completion from Stanford Directors' College at Stanford Law School in 2021, a certificate in Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2021, and a Certificate of Completion in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online in 2021.
Sustainability Leadership
Recognized as a thought leader in sustainability, Laura Maness played a crucial role in making Havas NY the first major network agency in the US and globally to achieve certified B Corp status. Her contributions to sustainability extend to her advisory roles and board memberships, including her involvement with the world's largest NGO for orphaned children.
Advisory Roles and Impact
Laura Maness serves as an investor and advisor through Village Global and her own fund, This Is Wholehearted. She is a founding member of influential forums such as the Fast Company Impact Council and The Post. Her advisory roles emphasize her influence and commitment to impactful leadership in diverse sectors.